Yeah, it's too heavy-sounding to be fry. I'm not even sure there's any fry mixing in with his singing voice here. It's probably just the higher overtones.
I played piano and sang with London at a big fair in Iowa in 1986. He had a big Cadillac. We were doing 4 shows a day, and between shows he'd get in that big old car and snore up a storm. He was amazing on stage, and he was a seriously good bass singer. I've been on stage with George Younce as well, and I think he was the best bass singer ever, but London was dang good.
Yes. He didn't rely on the proximity effect of the mic as much as some bass singers. I've been on stage with the Cathedrals (back in the mid 70's), and seen George Younce a foot from a mic hitting low Ab with no problem.
My #1 Fave BASS is Tim Riley, of GOLD CITY, Richard Sterban Of The Oak Ridge Boys, Late George Younce, of CATHEDRALS Fame ! then Bass Singer from, STATLER Bros., CAN'T Remember the NAME !
These flash in the pans such as Val & the Storms feller are just vocal fry. These bass singers most of these comments are are talking about are guys who had such a voice they stood a foot away from the mike not eating it & mumbling. In those days they didn't have fancy electronics to make them sound good, Get real. These are where bass singers are born & legend comes from. Check out how many vids are posted. Val who??
Yes , that's what most of these ignorant people do not understand they completely overlook the fact that back in those days also unless you were genuinely talented you were not even recognized these men were legends
I have sung bass for 40 plus years. I can't sing fry, for shucks. I don't care what anybody says. There was no fry, whatsoever, from London Paris. Though he is not my favorite bass singer, he is very good, very low, and very natural. Fry singing is very discernible, most of the time. Storms is frying, and/or using the other trick. Many other, popular "bass singers", use those tricks; Avie Kaplan and Tim Foust, for example. I am not disparaging anybody, but I guarantee Mr. London is not fry singing those low notes. He doesn't know how to fry, or he would not be sounding, just a tiny bit strained at an A or A flat below low C. A tenor, who can fry sing, could hit those notes, without sounding strained, but it wouldn't sound good/resonant, at all.
Really? Ray Reese? a baritone when lineup to the names mentioned here? If we are going to compare apples to apples, then my list is as follows: Big John Hall, first followed by Jim McClintock, George Younce, Tim Riley, Accapella, JD, Big Chief,
London Parris, Big Chief Wetherington and J. D. Sumner set the standard for all bass singers to follow.
Great bass singer! I have good, well-trained ears and perfect pitch, and this man's low notes are REAL. No fry on this recording.
Yeah that's real bass singin'
Yeah, it's too heavy-sounding to be fry. I'm not even sure there's any fry mixing in with his singing voice here. It's probably just the higher overtones.
The sounds, resonance, colour, timbre....everything is perfect in his voice...
I played piano and sang with London at a big fair in Iowa in 1986. He had a big Cadillac. We were doing 4 shows a day, and between shows he'd get in that big old car and snore up a storm. He was amazing on stage, and he was a seriously good bass singer. I've been on stage with George Younce as well, and I think he was the best bass singer ever, but London was dang good.
Was London a resonant bass singer off mic? Could his low notes still be heard?
Yes. He didn't rely on the proximity effect of the mic as much as some bass singers. I've been on stage with the Cathedrals (back in the mid 70's), and seen George Younce a foot from a mic hitting low Ab with no problem.
Love it!!! Always love London's singing, great singer!!
spiper968 thanks for the kind words
What a voice---seen him in person several times-----one of the best.
I would have to put London on my personal list at 4th. Behind J.D., George, and Chief
My favorite bass singer........
My Fav bass!!!!
I just checked out the video and the songs in the juke box - WOW!!! He really was the best of his time! Thank you for posting.
my favorite as well but I'd have George Younce of the Cathedrals 2nd and Mike Holcomb of the Inspirations 3rd.
My #1 Fave BASS is Tim Riley, of GOLD CITY, Richard Sterban Of The Oak Ridge Boys, Late George Younce, of CATHEDRALS Fame ! then Bass Singer from, STATLER Bros., CAN'T Remember the NAME !
William Wiles herald Reid is the bass singer for the statler brothers
Im going to say this jd sumner and london were very close to being low together my dad knew them both and they both were extraemly low
That stache!!!!
Blackwood Brothers Ken Turner owns the bass on the Jericho road!
Him and london both did good
These flash in the pans such as Val & the Storms feller are just vocal fry. These bass singers most of these comments are are talking about are guys who had such a voice they stood a foot away from the mike not eating it & mumbling. In those days they didn't have fancy electronics to make them sound good, Get real. These are where bass singers are born & legend comes from. Check out how many vids are posted. Val who??
Yes , that's what most of these ignorant people do not understand they completely overlook the fact that back in those days also unless you were genuinely talented you were not even recognized these men were legends
I stood a foot from George Younce on stage, and heard him hit notes I can't even describe, with my ears. Not through a mic and PA. He was amazing.
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Na minha opinião um dos melhores e mais naturais
I know my mom has a few albums of his...quite the bass singer :)
I have sung bass for 40 plus years. I can't sing fry, for shucks. I don't care what anybody says. There was no fry, whatsoever, from London Paris. Though he is not my favorite bass singer, he is very good, very low, and very natural. Fry singing is very discernible, most of the time. Storms is frying, and/or using the other trick. Many other, popular "bass singers", use those tricks; Avie Kaplan and Tim Foust, for example. I am not disparaging anybody, but I guarantee Mr. London is not fry singing those low notes. He doesn't know how to fry, or he would not be sounding, just a tiny bit strained at an A or A flat below low C. A tenor, who can fry sing, could hit those notes, without sounding strained, but it wouldn't sound good/resonant, at all.
London in fry would destroy the speakers
You might listen to Eric Hollaway, he sings pure chest
Are there any clips of Jim Waits on RUclips?
search 'I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now' by the rebels quartet
Depois de JD, lendon foi cara
London*
Really? Ray Reese? a baritone when lineup to the names mentioned here? If we are going to compare apples to apples, then my list is as follows: Big John Hall, first followed by Jim McClintock, George Younce, Tim Riley, Accapella, JD, Big Chief,
Really?? Ray Dean Reese a "Baritone"???? You know nothing about voice obviously, George Younce started as a baritone...and really remained one mostly
Ray Dean Reese is a basso profondo. Not baritone.
@@torybrasileiro3026 nah, he's a bass baritone, he is frying from Bb1 and lower.
He is unfair...
Sorry guys Nice VAL simply can't be beaten